Pet Pics: Where to Get Your Dog's Photo with Santa
Don't leave your fur babies out of the photo fun with Santa! Several spots around town are hosting pet-focused photos with Santa, and some even benefit local animal rescue and adoption groups. Here are nine places where you can get your pet's photo with Santa.
Nov. 24 & Dec. 1
Santa Paws Photo Nights at Park Plaza Mall: Bring your furry friends for a visit with Santa! All animals must be on a leash or in a crate, and owners must clean up after their pet. 6-9 p.m. Photo packages available. For info: (501) 664-4956, ParkPlazaMall.com.
Nov. 30
Jingle Dogs Pup Parade at Garvan Woodland Gardens: For one night only, dogs are allowed admission into the outdoor holiday wonderland, Holiday Lights! Join the parade around the Great Lawn beginning at 5 p.m., as well as pictures with your pooch and Santa from 6-8 p.m. Each Jingle Dog receives a sweet treat from Santa himself! $5 per dog; $15 per adult human; kids ages 6-12 are $5. 5-9 p.m. For info: (501) 262-9300, GarvanGardens.com.
Dec. 5
Cookies & Cocoa at ICM's Biscuits Dog Treats, Bamboo & Brushes: Bring your camera and your canine companions to Biscuits Dog Treats for photos with Santa and free pet treats that are made in the on-site bakery! Stick around to shop for Christmas gifts in the Bamboo gift shop and Brushes art gallery. Photos are free, but donations are welcome to benefit ICM, Inc. Noon-2 p.m. Dec. 5. For info, click here.
Paws & Claws: Pet Photos with Santa at Hollywood Feed in North Little Rock: The North Little Rock Middle School East Initiative leads this photo opp to benefit the North Little Rock Animal Shelter's spay/neuter program. Photos are $5 for a 5x7 print. Noon-4 p.m. For info: (501) 607-4887.
Dec. 5-6
CARE's Paws with Santa Claus at Cammack Village City Hall: Bring your friends, kids, or pets for photos with Santa! A $15 sitting fee includes a professional 5x7 photo; Christmas card packages are available. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Dec. 5; noon-5 p.m. Dec. 6. $15 sitting fee. For info: (501) 603-2273, CAREForAnimals.org.
Santa Photos with Furry Friends at Hounds Hideaway in Conway: The Humane Society of Faulkner County brings Santa to the newest doggie daycare in Conway! Photo packages start at $15; bring a 10 lb. bag of pet food and receive a free digital copy of your photo. Free nail trims and puppy cones with each purchase, too. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Dec. 5; 1-4 p.m. Dec. 6. For info: (501) 358-6598; FixingFaulknerCounty.com.
Dec. 6
Pet Photos with Santa at The Dog Bowl: Santa poses for pics with your furry family member! Take your own holiday pictures or the staff will email images, too. Donations to Out of the Woods Rescue are requested. 1-3 p.m. For info: (501) 353-1260, TheDogBowl.biz. FREE!
Dec. 12
Family Photos with Santa at Russell Chevrolet in North Little Rock: A professional photographer will take family pictures with Santa and pets are welcome! Get your 5"x 7" with a $15 donation to the Humane Society of Pulaski County. There will be no charge for active duty military families. Plus, Loblolly Creamery's ice cream truck will be on site with a hot cocoa bar and their non-profit ice cream flavor of the month: "puppy chow." A percentage of the ice cream sales will benefit the HSPC. $15. Noon-4 p.m. For info: WarmHearts.org.
Pet Photos with Santa at Bow Wow & Meow in Maumelle: This Shot Photography snaps photos of your furry friend to benefit the North Little Rock Animal Shelter's spay/neuter program. $15 for a 4x6 print or digital file; add-on options available to order. 11 a.m.-3 p.m. For info: (501) 607-4887.